Events at The Helicopter Museum
There are no extra admission charges for our events, all are at our standard museum admission price and tickets can be purchased on the day at the door. No need to book.
'12 months Free Return' tickets are valid for all our events.
13th December 2026
Christmas Ho Ho Ho'pen Cockpit Day
Climb aboard our Hind, Huey, Mil-8, Gazelle and Santa's Sleigh for our last Open Cockpit Day of 2026. Plus Arts and Crafts with the Heli-Elves.
10th January 2027
Open Cockpit Day
Open Cockpit days are fun for all the family and allow visitors to have the opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained to you.
7th February 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
21st February 2027
Live KPOP Concert
Live KPOP Concert and Meet the Toys Day. DETAILS COMIBNG SOON !!
20th March 2027
Local Aviation History Talk
Learn about the early days of flying around Weston-super-Mare including Weston's airfield, aircraft factories, and RAF Locking. Includes a talk and conducted tour of the Weston Aviation Exhibtion and Heritage Hangar.
21st March 2027
'Behind the Scenes' Spotters Day
Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display.
28th March 2027
Open Cockpit Day
Open Cockpit days are fun for all the family and allow visitors to have the opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained to you.
4th April 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
11th April 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
24th & 25th April 2027
Military History Weekend
The weekend will see the area around the Museum brought to life by re-enactors, living history camps and historic military vehicles.
Plus tank driving and live firing demos, live 1940's music, WWII small arms talks and live firing displays on both days!!
9th May 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
6th June 2027
Heli-Kids Day with Monkey Magic Show
Enjoy an interactive day for our younger visitors including a live Monkey Magic Show and an interactive Circus Skills Session.
20th June 2027
Cold War Themed Open Cockpit Day
Open Cockpit day featuring helicopters from the Cold War including our Russian Hind Mi-24 Gunship and Mil-8.
11th July 2027
The North Somerset Scale Model Show
Our Annual event at the museum attracts the best modellers from across the County. See the amazing detail in a wide selection of models and dioramas on display. Model workshops, Charity and Trade stalls.
25th July 2027
USA Themed Open Cockpit Day
Climb aboard our veteran US aircraft and sit in the pilots seat of our Huey helicopter that flew in the Vietnam War. With Live Country and Western Music.
1st August 2027
Heli-Kids Day with Krazy Kev
Heli-Kids Day starring Krazy Kev and Dinky Dino !! Includes a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables, colouring stations, children's bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables and the chance to try on pilots helmets.
8th August 2027
Movie and TV Themed Open Cockpit Day
Climb aboard our aircraft that have featured in Movies and TV, including our Russian Mi-8 helicopter that featured in the Marvel movie 'Black Widow'.
15th August 2026
World Helicopter Day
Come and celebrate as part of this International event with exclusive cockpit access to our Russian Hind Gunship, iconic Huey, Gazelle and 'Movie Star' Mil-8.
22nd August 2027
Heli-Kids Day with Science Show
Enjoy an interactive day for our younger visitors including live ‘Flying Without Wings’ Science Show.
29th August 2027
Heli-Kids Day with Krazy Kev
Heli-Kids Day starring Krazy Kev and Dinky Dino !! Includes a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables, colouring stations, children's bespoke tours, open cockpits, heli-craft tables and the chance to try on pilots helmets.
12th September 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
25th September 2027
Local Aviation History Talk
Learn about the early days of flying around Weston-super-Mare including Weston's airfield, aircraft factories, and RAF Locking. Includes a talk and conducted tour of the Weston Aviation Exhibtion and Heritage Hangar.
26th September 2026
'Behind the Scenes' Spotters Day
Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display.
10th October 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
24th October 2027
Heli-Kids Day with live Giant Bubble Shows
An amazing day of Spooky fun for the whole family with free entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress plus open cockpits.
14th November 2027
Open Cockpit Day
The opportunity to access the cockpits of selected helicopters. Climb in, put the helmet on and have the controls explained by an experienced guide.
12th December 2027
Christmas Ho Ho Ho'pen Cockpit Day
Open Cockpits and Chistmas fun at the Museum.